NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday put the spotlight on the number eight during his address to the Indian diaspora in Jakarta, using a series of numerical references to underline his friendship with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and the close ties between the two countries.Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said, “Friends, India celebrated...
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Heartbreak for Indian chess fans as Vidit falls in Mumbai; Bok seals EWC berth
Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi (PTI Photo) Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi’s bid to qualify for the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 ended in heartbreak as Dutch Grandmaster Benjamin Bok edged him 2-1 in sets in the final of the India Rising: Road to EWC at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai last Saturday.Bok sealed the...
Candace Owens, Andrew Kolvet clash over charlie Kirk’s legacy
Candace Owens-Andrew Kolvet feud reaches boiling point over Charlie Kirk legacy fight: ‘You are a CLOWN’ (Image via Getty) A fresh public clash between Candace Owens and Andrew Kolvet has added another chapter to the growing dispute over the legacy of late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. The argument unfolded on X during a...
Scientists thickened Arctic ice with seawater, but there is a big catch
Sea ice melts on the Franklin Starait (AP file photo) Scientists have tested an idea that could help reduce the melting of Arctic sea ice, and the initial results are promising. The method involves spraying of seawater onto existing sea ice in winter and letting it freeze into a new layer.The on-site experiment took place...
UK court dismisses Prince Harry’s privacy lawsuit against tabloid
UK court dismissed the lawsuit saying parties failed to prove that info was obtained unlawfully Prince Harry, along with several other high-profile British personalities on Tuesday lost their privacy lawsuits against the publisher of the Daily Mail, marking a significant setback in the Duke of Sussex’s long-running legal battle with the British tabloid press.London’s High...
‘Choice is obvious’: De Villiers says Sooryavanshi may choose ‘easier’ T20 over Tests
Ab de Villiers, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter AB de Villiers believes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could become one of the first players of his generation to choose T20 cricket over Test cricket.Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his India debut last week in the second T20I of the ongoing series against England. Speaking on...
‘Serviced vehicles not facing difficulty’: Hardeep Puri rejects engine damage claims over E20 fuel
NEW DELHI: Oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday dismissed claims circulating on social media over India’s E20 ethanol-blended petrol programme, calling them a ‘misinterpretation’ and said that there was no evidence to support concerns about the fuel’s performance in compatible vehicles.His remarks came amid an ongoing debate over E20 petrol, with some social media...
Seed sellers of flowers that bloom in shape of birds & more are ‘troubling’ eBay & Etsy
Representative Image Amazon, eBay, and Etsy are reportedly battling scammers who use AI-generated images to sell flower seeds that don’t match what actually grows. A report claims that fake seed listings featuring flowers shaped like birds, butterflies, teddy bears, cat heads and rainbow-colored roses are spreading across major online marketplaces. This may be making it...
Wayanad landslide: Death toll rises to 3, oppn alleges ‘negligence’ – top developments
Wayanad landslide death toll rises (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday expressed grief over the deaths caused by the devastating landslide near the Wayanad tunnel construction site. He assured that the Congress and the United Democratic Front (UDF) would stand by every affected family...
‘Will respond point-by-point’: Champat Rai says will speak after SIT report on Ram temple
Champat Rai says will speak after final SIT report on Ram temple funds theft row NEW DELHI: Former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust general secretary Champat Rai on Tuesday said he would respond to all allegations against him only after the special investigation team (SIT) submits its final report on the alleged Ram temple...
